GMB
Gambela
Ethiopia
5,858 km
3,640 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
5,858 km
3,640 mi / 3,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

GMB HEL
Airport Name Gambella Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code GMB HEL
ICAO Code HAGM EFHK
City Gambela Helsinki
Country Ethiopia Finland
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 1,614 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 8.130000, 34.560000 60.320000, 24.960000

Gambela (GMB) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gambella Airport (GMB) in Gambela, Ethiopia to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 5,858 kilometers (3,640 miles / 3,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Finland. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:52 in Gambela, it's 08:52 in Helsinki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,435 feet between the two airports. Helsinki Vantaa Airport sits lower than Gambella Airport.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Gambela (GMB) follows a heading of 168° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gambella Airport (GMB) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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